Two arrested after Oakville youth struck by car

Two men are facing multiple charges after an Oakville youth was struck by a vehicle in the area of Morrison Road and Cynthia Lane Thursday.

Around noon, a youth driving a vehicle with five other Oakville high school students inside, dropped a friend off at for the teen's school co-op placement on South Service Road.

One of the youths threw garbage out the window of the vehicle.

Two men who witnessed the action then got in a car and followed the students, according to Halton police.

Police said the teens realized they were being followed as their vehicle reached the area of Morrison Road and Cynthia Lane. The teen driver stopped the car and the youths got out to confront the men.

The other vehicle allegedly accelerated toward the group, striking one youth, who landed on the hood of the car, but was not seriously injured, said police.

Police said the driver of the vehicle sped away, but stopped a short distance away as the youths were attempting to get licence plate information.

Two men got out of the car, allegedly wielding pipes, and a brawl broke out between the two groups. The fight ended when the two men got back in their car and drove away.

No one was seriously injured and police were called.

Jeffery Hetu, 33, of Brampton, faces charges of taking a motor vehicle without consent, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, assault with a weapon, and failing to comply with recognizance.

Shane Hetu, 30, of Brampton, faces charges of taking a motor vehicle without consent and assault with a weapon.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).